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The world's leading jazz publication.en-usRonnie Burrage: A Labor of Love & Healing - GG's Jazz Greats & LegendsGigi Brooks’ interview with the drummer and composerGigi BrooksTue, 14 Oct 2014 15:07:57 -0400http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/143492-ronnie-burrage-a-labor-of-love-healing
http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/143492-ronnie-burrage-a-labor-of-love-healingThe Way I Feel, Bobby Lyle - AlbumsFor over forty years Bobby Lyle has dazzled the world with his creative and innovative sounds on piano, with recordings on five labels and reaching number one on the Billboard jazz chart, with his 1990 release, The Journey, on Atlantic Jazz. As an accomplished pianist, keyboardist, composer and musical director for greats such as Bette Midler, Al Jarreau and Anita Baker, he has managed to sustain himself as one of jazz’ leading artists. The Way I Feel, recorded on his label New Warrior Music, is his latest and most brilliant accomplishment, which features him for the first time on the Hammond B-3 organ and incorporating his signature sound on acoustic piano and synthesizer. The project was inspired by his unforgettable friendship with the legendary Hammond B-3 organist, Jimmy Smith and the inspiration of legendary guitarist, Wes Montgomery. Here Lyle is joined by an accomplished array of personnel with guitarist, Brian Nase; drummers Patrick Williams, Mark Simmons and Mark Prince; bassist, Keith Vivens; and Milton Comeaux on percussion. The first track “The Cat” pops off with new twist of the original recording by Jimmy Smith. The timing and chord arrangements in which Bobby Lyle creates on the Hammond B-3 brings a fresh, nostalgic groove to this Jimmy Smith classic. Enter guitarist Brennan Nase as he almost mirrors the accents of Wes Montgomery’s fluid sound and presence on “Feelin’ Wes”, this “rubber meets the road” piece is fueled with Bobby’s constructive movements making the Hammond B-3 his own. The sound is a remembrance of the collaborative “Dynamic Duo”...Gigi BrooksMon, 28 Apr 2014 08:42:08 -0400http://www.jazztimes.com/community/articles/128119-the-way-i-feel-bobby-lyle
http://www.jazztimes.com/community/articles/128119-the-way-i-feel-bobby-lyleBobby Lyle: In the Moment - GG's Jazz Greats & LegendsGigi Brooks talks with the keyboardist about his career as a bandleader and musical directorGigi BrooksWed, 12 Mar 2014 14:38:29 -0400http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/123260-bobby-lyle-in-the-moment
http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/123260-bobby-lyle-in-the-momentDr. Yusef Lateef: A Personal Remembrance of a Mentor and Friend - GG's Jazz Greats & LegendsRadio host remembers legendary musicianGigi BrooksFri, 03 Jan 2014 09:05:18 -0500http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/116234-dr-yusef-lateef-a-personal-remembrance-of-a-mentor-and-friend
http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/116234-dr-yusef-lateef-a-personal-remembrance-of-a-mentor-and-friendEmilio Castillo: Hip Sounds - GG's Jazz Greats & LegendsGigi Brooks interviews the Tower of Power founder during the 2013 Clearwater Jazz HolidayGigi BrooksTue, 17 Dec 2013 13:06:52 -0500http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/114799-emilio-castillo-hip-sounds
http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/114799-emilio-castillo-hip-soundsLorraine Klaasen: Learning from Miriam Makeba - GG's Jazz Greats & LegendsGigi Brooks interviews Soweto-born vocalistGigi BrooksMon, 25 Nov 2013 12:32:16 -0500http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/112292-lorraine-klaasen-learning-from-miriam-makeba
http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/112292-lorraine-klaasen-learning-from-miriam-makebaCarol Duboc: Passionate About the Music - GG's Jazz Greats & LegendsGigi Brooks interviews the singer and songwriter about her new albumGigi BrooksWed, 25 Sep 2013 16:11:17 -0400http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/105389-carol-duboc-passionate-about-the-music
http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/105389-carol-duboc-passionate-about-the-musicPhilip Michael Thomas & Kathy Yolanda Rice - GG's Jazz Greats & LegendsGigi Brooks interviews the duo about their collaborationGigi BrooksTue, 10 Sep 2013 14:47:36 -0400http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/103576-philip-michael-thomas-kathy-yolanda-rice
http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/103576-philip-michael-thomas-kathy-yolanda-riceIn Memory of George Duke - GG's Jazz Greats & LegendsGigi Brooks shares memories, as well as her interview with, the late keyboardistGigi BrooksTue, 13 Aug 2013 15:47:25 -0400http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/100163-in-memory-of-george-duke
http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/100163-in-memory-of-george-dukeInterview with Jazz Impresario Danny Melnick - GG's Jazz Greats & LegendsGigi Brooks checks in with jazz event and tour producer about the challenges of presenting jazzGigi BrooksWed, 19 Jun 2013 16:22:20 -0400http://www.jazztimes.com/sections/ggjazz/articles/93761-interview-with-jazz-impresario-danny-melnick
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